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Kobe remains a game-time decision for Wed.

 

Kobe Bryant (ankle) remains a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

 

The Lakers would prefer that Kobe rests tomorrow and sits out the All-Star game, but we'll see what Kobe has to say about that. If he thinks he can be effective, he'll play. We should have a better idea of what Kobe will do after Wednesday's shootaround.

 

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I thought the Lakers were nothing with Kobe? With the way things are going, Kobe could opt for surgery and LA would be perfectly fine.

In an 82-game season, I'm sure it would be much different, wear and tear due to increased roles.

 

Everyone saw how good the Rockets were to start the year, as well as the Heat...and now look where both are after 50 games or so.

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Just a great victory. Pau Gasol has been amazing ever since Kobe has been out. Dude is beasting it.

Gasol has been that way all year, rebounding and giving us 15 points or so.

 

The real guy stepping up BIG is Lamar Odom, and honestly, it's a big surprise for me.

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In an 82-game season, I'm sure it would be much different, wear and tear due to increased roles.

 

Everyone saw how good the Rockets were to start the year, as well as the Heat...and now look where both are after 50 games or so.

 

You're right, except we're not talking about 82 games. LA has only 28 games left on their schedule after tonight.

 

Rockets had a great, great stretch for 30-40 games before slowly falling out of the playoff mix. Portland has had their fair share of injuries as well but have managed to stay in the playoff picture. Why? Because unlike Houston, Portland has an all-star or two to fall back on in case of injuries. Ron Ron, Pau and Odom have proven these past three games that they are more than capable of holding down the fort till Kobe can return. Each of the three games have been won by double digits and all three teams are in the playoff picture.

 

Odom has been spectacular.

 

Lamar Odom

@ Portland - 10 points (4-9), 22 rebounds and 6 assists a steal and block.

Spurs - 16 points (6-13), 10 rebounds, 3 assists and a block and steal.

@ Utah - 25 points (7-9), 11 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks.

 

Utah and Portland are two of the toughest home courts in the entire league. Gasol has also had a few monster games and Ron Artest has held his own (struggled tonight offensively).

 

Bynum isn't even back yet...it is amazing that even without Kobe that the Lakers are still a scary team.

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